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Platinum

A precious metal with major industrial uses, especially in autocatalysts.

In depth

Roughly 70% of supply from South Africa. Demand drivers: catalytic converters (cars), jewelry (China, India), industrial applications, hydrogen fuel cells. Platinum has traded below gold since 2015, an unusual historical reversal.

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